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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 29 MIN

RERUN: Speed to Lead Wins More Jobs

from Build to Win · host Jonathan Weinberg & John Kolbaska

Wait three minutes to call a new lead and you're 70% less likely to reach them. Your competitors already dialed. By the time you get to it, you're the fifth call, and the customer is gone.We pulled the highlights from our speed-to-lead conversation, the parts that help you turn more leads into booked jobs.In this episode of Build to Win, Jonathan and John walk through automated follow-ups across the whole sales and marketing funnel. They get into speed to lead, the text messages that actually get a reply, confirming appointments without any manual work, and what to do when a demo does not close.You will hear real numbers from John's own business. You will also see how the follow-up runs in the background so nothing gets missed.Here is what you will get from this episode:Why the first 60 seconds after a lead comes in decide whether you reach themThe text templates that get replies, including the one that opens "I don't want to be a bother"The Builder Prime lead statuses that keep your team on the right message at the right timeHow a demo-no-sale follow-up pulls customers back in with a survey or a fresh repThe $100K to $150K a month John credits to his follow-up systemGive it a listen.Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro00:54 Speed to Lead: Why the First Minute Matters02:26 70% Less Chance After Three Minutes03:08 HomeAdvisor Days: A Lesson in Speed to Lead04:46 How the Lead Sequence Works in Builder Prime06:28 Text Message Templates: Short, Sweet, and Convert08:10 Why Automated Follow-Up Beats Manual Every Time10:20 Speed to Lead Stats: 391% Conversion Increase12:46 Confirming the Appointment Before the Rep Goes Out15:00 Warming Up the Customer Before the Demo19:14 After the Proposal: Keeping Sold Jobs in the Loop22:12 Demo No-Sell: Automated Rehash Sequences25:28 Feedback Surveys and Inside Sales Follow-Up28:00 Final ThoughtsAdditional Resources:Additional Resources:🔥 Watch our FREE on-demand webinar: HERE⚡ Learn more about us: https://www.builderprime.com/ 📱 Connect with us on social media:Facebook: / builderprime  LinkedIn: / builderprime   Jonathan’s LinkedIn: / jonathanweinberg   John’s LinkedIn: / john-kolbaska-a271a757   Instagram: / builderprimecrm   

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